DIY SUNDAY: Wooden Color Block Centerpieces

We love doing DIY projects for our photo shoots. Not only are they fun to do, but they are great inspiration for our brides. One of our shoots from last summer was featured on Love and Lavender, and featured one of our DIY Projects! We wanted to create a floral centerpiece that was different then just using vases, and was more geometric. So we took wooden blocks, stain, paint and duck tape and created geometric and striped settings for our floral displays. This project is super easy, and doesn't take long at all! Plus you can do it in any color scheme! To see more pictures from this shoot, check out our blog post!

What you will need: Wooden blocks, wood stain, acrylic paint and duck tape

1. Get wooden blocks. We did this by going to Home Depot and having them cut scrap wood into random shapes. Make sure to sand the edges.

2. Stain to desired color. We picked a gray to make the neon colors pop

3. Use duck tape and acrylic paint to make stripes and shapes on the wood

4. Stack them together, and add flowers!

[Shopping Guide] Wood stain and blocks from Home Depot // Acrylic paint and Duck Tape from Blick Art Supplies // Photography by Two Chics

SIMPLY WED: Lindsey and Nicholas

So excited to finally share Lindsey and Nicholas' wedding with ya'll. This beachy wedding that took place at the Tybee Wedding Chapel had a soft color palette of mint and peach was oh so pretty. Two Chics Photography was there to capture all the details of their big day. Side note, I am completely obsessed with those robes the bridal party got ready in and would not mind getting one for when I am a bridesmaid in my cat loving best friend's wedding (hint hint Rachel... cough cough.) Back to their wedding, the gorgeous couple had their first look down on the piers of Tybee. Lindsey and bridal party had their hair and makeup done by Beyond Beautiful by Heather and flowers were by A to Zinnias. The best part of their wedding was the surprise during the ceremony planned out by the groom... he actually serenaded Lindsey in the middle of their ceremony and wow he can sing. It was the sweetest moment and such a surprise for everybody. Afterwards the reception took place in the new addition to the Tybee Wedding Chapel with entertainment provided by All About You Entertainment and food/dessert from Thrive. The evening ended with sparklers and a kiss on the front steps of the chapel. Huge congratulations to the happy couple and thank you for choosing Ivory + Beau to be your day-of coordinators!!!

STYLED SHOOT: Horses + Donuts

Last summer we did an amazing shoot with Two Chics Photography at Rum Creek Farms, and we are so excited to finally share! This shoot was published in January on Love & Lavender, one of our favorite blogs! Rum Creek Farms contacting us, asking for us to set up a shoot at their farm, since they now have weddings. We were inspired by the gorgeous grounds, but wanted to do something different then a typical farm wedding. So we added pops of hot pink, periwinkle, and stripes, for a vibrant color palate! We had a trunk show with Jillian Fellers, and knew these gowns would be perfect! We chose Aster with a tulle overlay for the bride, and Luna + Sweetbriar for bridesmaids. Each gown has a touch of color, and ultra soft fabrics. We love the idea of the bride in blue, and the bridesmaids in soft neutrals, so the bride can still stand out! 

For this shoot we did a lot; flowers, DIY centerpieces and ceremony backdrop, and styling. We wanted the flowers to be bright and cheerful, so we used cabbage, roses and spray painted scabiosa pods. For the ceremony backdrop, we took chicken wire and cut out shapes, and wrapped the shapes in different colored yarn. It was super easy to make, and we loved how it turned out! We will have a DIY up soon of our wood block centerpieces, so stay tuned for how to make those! 

A huge thank you to all the vendors who helped out, including Betsy Pittard who made the amazing accessories, and Design Studio South for doing the invitation suite! Click below to see all the images (there are a ton!) 

SIMPLY WED: Larissa + Adam

So excited to share Larissa and Adam's fall wedding with you all today!! This wedding was such a lovely wedding that took place at two venues that we had never worked at before and it was great getting to know both venues and to see the spaces. The ceremony took place at the gorgeous gardens at the Davenport House and was simply lovely. The reception followed at 45 Bistro at Marshall House. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone! The food was delicious and the space is very European bistro to me. Larissa and Adam had such a unique fall wedding that was so different from any of the others one we did last fall with the soft color palette of blush, minty colors, and pale yellows and the centerpieces were designed beautifully by Harvey Designs with pumpkins, gourds and succulents. Two Chics Photography captured all the details of their wedding day while Vitor Lindo captured everything on video. Entertainment was provided by New Arts Ensemble and the Traveling Riverside Band. Amazing Event Rentals set up the ceremony rentals and Officiant Nancy of Nancy's Nuptials performed their ceremony. The scrumptious dessert bar was by Delectable Designs. Last but not least, hair and makeup was by Eye Do Hair and Makeup.

Anyway, thank you to Two Chics for sharing the wedding with us and huge thank you to Larissa and Adam for letting us be a part of their big day and HUGE congratulations on your recent marriage!!! We wish you the very best as you begin your lives together!!!

{Vendor Credits} Day of coordination by Ivory + Beau // Photography by Two Chics Photography, Videography by Vitor Lindo // Ceremony at Davenport House, Reception at 45 Bistro at Marshall House // Flowers and Decor by Harvey Designs // Ceremony Music by New Arts Ensemble, Reception music by Traveling Riverside Band // Rentals from Amazing Event Rentals // Officiant Nancy of Nancy's Nuptials // Cake and Desserts by Delectable Designs // Hair and Makeup by Eye Do Hair and Makeup // Transportation by Madison Tour Company

SIMPLY PUBLISHED: Donuts + Horses

Eeek! Our Donuts + Horses shoot by Two Chics is up on Love & Lavender! This shoot was so much fun to design, with it's pops of hot pink, periwinkle and stripes. We wanted to create a ceremony backdrop different then any we have ever seen, so we used chicken wire and wove shapes into it! The best part of the shoot? The cat's that live on Rum Creek Farm! They were kind enough to join in on the shoot! The gorgeous gowns are by Jillian Fellers, and flowers by us! Check out more images up on Love & Lavender today!

{Vendor Credits} Dresses + Styling + Ceremony Backdrop + Florals by Ivory and Beau // Gowns by Jillian Fellers, Veil and Gold Bow by Twigs + Honey // Photography by Two Chics // Venue Rum Creek Farm // Jewelry by Betsy Pittard Design // Hair by Alana Appleby from The Boutique by Beau, Makeup by Intensify by Patience // Invitation Suite by Design Studio South // Signature Cocktail by Spodee Wine // Catering by Oh La La Catering //

SIMPLY ENGAGED: Jessica + Chris

Get ready to see quite possibly the cutest engagement pictures you did ever see!!!! We recently got the pleasure of helping set up the engagement shoots for Jessica + Chris, who are getting married on December 7th, 2013 at Whitefield Chapel! The photos took place out on their family farm and were sooo cute I can't even handle it! Ever Thine Vintage Rentals provided the farm table, vintage china, and decor for the table where Jessica, Chris and the kids enjoyed apple, pumpkin + pecan pies!! After the family photos, Jessica + Chris huddled up by the fire for some s'mores and lots of kisses. Seriously though... they are way too cute right?!! Thank you Two Chics for capturing all the adorableness and we cannot wait to work with you this Saturday!!! Congratulations to Jessica + Chris! 

Photography: Two Chics Photography